In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, we hope this dedicated page will provide guidance to help REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations respond to the coronavirus’s impact on our industry.
Latest Updates
– NAR has updated the PPP Loan guidance into accessible one-pagers on the following topics: PPP Loan Overview, PPP Second-Draw Loans, PPP Forgiveness, and PPP for 501(c)(6).
– On December 21, 2020, Congress struck a deal on a nearly $900 billion coronavirus relief bill for a new round of support. President Trump signed the bill on December 27, 2020. Read a short summary of the bill and the more in-depth summary of the major provisions of that bill impacting REALTORS®.
The National Association of REALTORS® is providing guidance to help REALTORS® respond to COVID-19 – commonly referred to as coronavirus – and its impact on the real estate industry and real estate transactions. Any updates from NAR and its response to the coronavirus emergency will be collected on this page. You can also type your questions in the COVID-19 Chatbot to get answers on a variety of issues related to the pandemic and how it affects you and your business. NAR has issued information and guidance for the following:
Coronavirus Guidance for REALTORS® | Property Owners | Commercial Real Estate | Employers | Workplace Re-Entry | MLSs | REALTOR® Associations | Sample Preparedness Plan
Read details about the federal government’s actions and its effect on real estate professionals:
Recent Articles
Fingerprinting – LLR/SCREC new and 3rd renewal
LLR/SCREC/SLED have contracted with IDENTOGO for real estate licensee fingerprinting for criminal background checks. COVID-19 is impacting some IDENTOGO appointments. LLR recommends the following for new licensees: send your application to LLR/SCREC and schedule your [...]
Fingerprinting, Fingerprints, LLR, License Issues, Ideas
Please let SCR know if you are hearing problems with fingerprinting and licensing. 803-772-5206 SCR has heard some fingerprinting complaints. Fingerprinting appointments are backlogged for weeks/months. Fingerprints were rejected. LLR responded to SCR inquiries. LLR [...]
Columbia Ordinance, Rental Property, House Party, Alert!
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245293480.html? Posted by: Byron King on 08/27/20 (This information is only accurate as of 08/27/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/27/20 as laws and regulations may change over [...]
How NC Measures Sloped Ceilings SF (e.g., FROG)
https://www.ncrec.gov/Brochures/Measurement%20booklet%202013.pdf https://www.ncrec.gov/Brochures/Measurement%20booklet%202013.pdf Check with your local appraiser in SC to see how they measure square footage with sloped ceilings. Posted by: Byron King on 08/27/20 (This information is only accurate as of 08/27/20. You must [...]
SCSC on Fair Housing Case
https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/27988.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 08/25/20 (This information is only accurate as of 08/25/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/25/20 as laws and regulations may change over [...]
SCSC POA and CGL Insurance, Construction Issues
https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/27970.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 08/25/20 (This information is only accurate as of 08/25/20. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 08/25/20 as laws and regulations may change over [...]